Killeen reports five hospital transports after Lake Road fire
The city reported five residents transported after the Oct. 19 apartment fire, while media accounts differed on how many went to the hospital.
Local Headlines
-
-
At least one westbound I-80 lane planned open during first Joliet weekend
IDOT plans bridge-deck repairs and pavement patching on Joliet’s I-80 beginning Oct. 23. At least one westbound lane is planned to remain open during the first work weekend.
-
Cherokee County seeks input on hazard plan; Wells listed
Cherokee County is gathering public input for a Hazard Mitigation Plan update and has linked to a risk-assessment survey. Wells was among seven cities listed for a related meeting scheduled in Rusk.
-
Massachusetts gets $130 million for Springfield rail construction
The federal award will fund construction upgrades around Springfield Union Station after final design, which is expected to begin in early 2027.
-
Weston man found dead in pool identified as Gustavo Ormo
The Broward Sheriff’s Office identified Gustavo “Gus” Ormo in a report published Oct. 19, three days after he was found in a Weston pool.
-
Bridgeport bicyclist hospitalized after hit-and-run
A bicyclist was hospitalized with head trauma after a driver fled a crash near Sanford Place and Washington Avenue. Police were investigating.
-
Man, 34, dies after shooting on Savannah’s West 53rd Street
A 34-year-old man died after being shot in Savannah’s 800 block of West 53rd Street. Police described the case as an ongoing homicide investigation.
-
Driver detained, second woman released in Naperville theft case
Prosecutors say two women are charged over an alleged $1,694 clothing theft. A judge ordered the alleged driver detained; the other defendant was released.
-
Palm Beach officials advise avoiding water at nine sites, including Sandoway
Palm Beach County health officials advise against water activities at nine locations after Oct. 19 tests found the water did not meet Enterococcus criteria.
-
Grantham man dies after being found unresponsive on Wentworth trail
John Borger III, 55, died after being found unresponsive while mountain biking on the Thunder Chicken trail in Wentworth.
-
Denton water-plant expansion carries $628 million estimate
A Denton project update put the planned Ray Roberts plant expansion at $628 million, separate from a $195.845 million financing commitment approved in 2024.
-
Portland council takes up $350K shelter plan at first reading
The proposed 2026–27 winter shelter funding still needs another council reading, and the site and operating details remain unsettled.
-
WITN estimates nearly 200 at New Bern No Kings rally
Nearly 200 people gathered across four downtown locations for a New Bern No Kings demonstration during early voting, according to WITN.
-
Salem planned limited return to temporary-sign enforcement
Salem scheduled a limited restart of temporary-sign enforcement for Oct. 19, but city information and reporting had not confirmed by Oct. 20 whether it began.
-
Andrea Cortez named Elk Grove deputy city manager
City Manager Jason Behrmann appointed Cortez to oversee three city teams and take on special projects.
-
Juvenile taken into custody in fatal St. Joseph shooting
A juvenile was taken into custody after a woman was fatally shot at Brittany Village Apartments. Police did not announce charges.
-
Ocala seeks $190,936 for fire vehicles after missed discount
Ocala staff are asking City Council to authorize $190,936 beyond its original approval for four fire vehicles after the city missed a vendor prepayment discount.
-
Pembroke Pines voters weigh moving city elections to November
Early voting runs through Nov. 1 as voters consider a charter change that would shift future city elections and extend current officials’ terms during the transition.
-
St. Louis cuts alley dumpsters in parts of Wards 3 and 5
The Refuse Division is reducing dumpsters in locations it says exceed its usual allocation. The city estimates the pilot will save three route hours, but has not reported results.
-
X Hale liquor-license transfer listed for review in Fords
Woodbridge Township’s October 20 agenda lists a proposed transfer of liquor license 1225-33-024-013 to X Hale at 85 Lafayette Road in Fords.
-
Browns erase 10-point deficit to beat Ravens on final kick
Andre Szmyt’s 37-yard field goal on the final play gave Cleveland a 13-10 win over Baltimore.
-
Horseman-Guy tops preliminary Baltimore marathon results in 2:25:18
Devin Horseman-Guy leads the Baltimore Running Festival marathon standings, which remain preliminary; a separate timing display lists a time one second faster.